scavenger's daughter
scavenger's daughter is the alternative form of Skeffington's daughter.
Meaning of Skeffington's daughter
Noun
Skeffington's daughter (plural Skeffington's daughters)
- An old instrument of torture, a metal A-frame that compressed the body so as to force blood from the nose and ears.
Forms of scavenger's daughter
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Questions about scavenger's daughter
- What is scavenger's daughter the alternative form of?
- Scavenger's daughter is the alternative form of Skeffington's daughter.
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